ridemariel's Journal, 31 Mar 22

Good luck on maintenance it is in my opinion harder than losing. ... I am trying to have a plan for mine 

Great to hear about your progress & a good MD report! Hope you find a good strategy for maintaining. 

For years I’d loose 10 pounds and gain back 20. On and on and on. 

My Dr told me she's happy with my current weight as well. She's a majority of one. I'm looking for about 20-25# less. We'll see how it goes. Just thrilled to be where I am now. Really inspired by your success! 

You can do this Rm, cheering you on💪🏾🥗🎉 

Well done RM👍 Same question as Erq. 

NICE ridemariel!!! You have put in the work! Now, just keep logging and watching the scale. You know what to do if it goes up, you also know what to do if it keeps going down..... you GOT this! Woo Hoo!!!! On to maintenance!!! 💪 💯 👏 👀 📉 

I wish I was 145 lbs. I'd be skinny. Congratz! =) 

Plus we naturally shrink over time and this means BMI ⬆️ 

I've also lost weight dozens of times but have never been able to maintain. The longest time I maintained was about 4 years when I would run 4 miles most days. Other than that I maintain long enough to buy a wardrobe of smaller clothes that fit for about a week then start getting tight. With a doctor's support and follow up appointments I think it might be possible to maintain. Good luck! 

Just be concerned with staying healthy and active. I know you do so you're on the right track!👍💜 

Congrats! And good luck with maintenance. You'll do it this time...i can feel it! 

She didn't really say why I think she was going by my age and she knows how active I am in the summer I volunteer two days at the food shelter then I have the garden and 4 acres to mow maybe she just thinks at 69 I might need more energy and the chicken's of course but I feel good at 145  

Stay in the blue Mariel!!! I wish I stayed in the green. Congrats!👍👏👏👏🌸 

She may be concerned over loss of muscle mass  

Congrats on reaching your goal!! You look great! I understand how easy it is to lose sight, one mouthful at a time! I’ve done it for years…. Wishing you the best with maintenance! Again, congrats!! 👏👏🎉🎉 

Oh, and dang that blue looks awesome!! Woo hoo!!! 

Congratulations! 🎉 Awesome job! 

Congrats on reaching your goal Awesome! 

You can do it and maintain. I dropped from 300 to 171, and my wife said I was too thin at 5'10". So, I let myself creep up to about 195. With holidays and traveling it came on easily. Unfortunately, at that weight I feel sluggish. I have to get down to below at least 185 again. Keep at it !!